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Virginia's 'Styrofoam' ban reaches every food outlet, from trucks to caterers, on July 1
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) As of July 1, consumers in Virginia may notice changes in their takeout orders following expanded regulations that now prohibit most food-serving businesses from using polystyrene containers. According to a report from The Richmonder, Virginia is broadening enforcement of its ban…...
After Virginia approved a gas-powered data center without public input, residents turned to a local environmental group for answers - AOL
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (1718+ words) STERLING, Va. (DC News Now) – PowerPoint presentations about dense research papers don't typically draw a crowd. At a church in Sterling, Virginia, residents turned up to listen to Michael Cork, a Harvard researcher, break down his findings on the health…...
Deadline to meet emissions limits looms for Chevron Richmond refinery
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (935+ words) RICHMOND — Chevron’s Richmond refinery is approaching a major pollution-rule deadline, while tens of millions of dollars tied to refinery violations are about to be steered into local air-quality and health projects. But days after environmental justice groups marched to the…...
Richmond City Council Votes to Pass Resolution Opposing Carbon Pipelines and Dumping Projects
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (523+ words) Published May 20, 2026 First City Council in the State to Pass Resolution of this Kind Richmond, CA – Last night, Richmond City Council became the first city in the state to pass a resolution opposing any carbon dioxide waste dumping projects and…...
Environmentalist critiques wording of bill to study Virginia’s energy infrastructure
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (877+ words) RICHMOND — Lawmakers this session introduced companion bills to study how the state’s energy infrastructure can be more efficient. These bills come amid growing bipartisan concerns about rising energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions and the use of clean energy. Del. Lee…...
Bill would help create Virginia coastal policy amid rising sea level
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (725+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — There could soon be statewide guidance on how to tackle issues that shape marine policy and advise on habitat, wetlands and coastal resilience policies. Del. Alex Askew, D-Norfolk, introduced House Bill 390 to form a committee of 10 science, environmental,…...
Richmond's 5-cent plastic bag tax goes into effect on Jan. 1
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond shoppers will start paying a 5-cent tax on plastic bags beginning in 2026, following City Council's approval of the environmental initiative in June. The fee will appear on receipts when shopping at grocery stores, convenience stores and drug stores…...